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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Keyboard
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)
The
fn+f5
hotkey is set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can
be initiated only while the notebook is on. If the notebook is in
Hibernation, you must restore from Hibernation before you can
initiate Standby.
To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly
press the power button. For more information about using
Standby and Hibernation, refer to
“Power.”
For information about changing the function of the
fn+f5
hotkey,
refer in chapter 4 to the
“Managing Power Options”
section.
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
The
fn+f6
hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock
security feature. The QuickLock feature disables the keyboard
and displays the log on screen. QuickLock does not disable the
TouchPad.
Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a
Windows system password. For instructions, refer to your
operating system documentation.
After you have set a Windows system password:
■
To initiate QuickLock, press
fn+f6.
■
To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows system password.
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)
The
fn+f7
hotkey decreases notebook screen brightness. Hold
down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally.
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)
The
fn+f8
hotkey increases notebook screen brightness. Hold
down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally.
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